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Yoga Retreat in Yelapa, Mexico

January 23-29, 2027  |  Led by Ambika Selvan with Guest Teacher - Sharyn Harley
Registration is open!

Join Ambika and this year's guest teacher, Sharyn Harley, for 7 days and 6 nights in Yelapa, Mexico which is located 45 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta via water taxi. The town of Yelapa has no roads that lead into it creating a perfect sanctuary to enjoy your yoga practice, the surrounding natural beauty, and general relaxation.  Spend your time enjoying the main beach or one of its many activities, exploring the village of Yelapa and its hidden coves and waterfalls, or take advantage of the peace and beauty offered at the retreat site.  This is an opportunity to do what makes you truly happy and rejuvenated.

Los Naranjos Eco-Hotel & Waterfall Retreat is nestled in the jungle just a lovely 10 minute walk from the town of Yelapa and provides several traditional Mexican casitas on four lush acres of natural gardens, including a private waterfall and wading pool. Yoga classes are held on a large platform surrounded by the natural beauty of Los Naranjos and Yelapa.  

Yoga

Two yoga classes will be offered a day with the evening class being a gentler practice to finish the day. Sharyn will be teaching the longer morning classes a portion of the time and hosting a workshop/themed class on the last evening for in depth instruction on a TBD subject.  This retreat is for students in relatively good physical condition, who have a basic familiarity with Vinyasa Flow Yoga's commonly used asanas and transitions, get up and down off the ground regularly, and can walk stairs without a problem.

This retreat is eligible for 15 CEUs with Yoga Alliance.

 

Food

Los Naranjos provides three delicious and healthy meals a day using local, fresh tropical fruits and vegetables, and farm-raised meats.  The food is amazing!  Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options are available.

 
Los Naranjos Accommodations, etc.

As boasted on the retreat site webpage, “All accommodations are unique and comfortable, with thatched roofs that harmonize with the surroundings and open walls to let in the cool jungle breezes.  Fresh, safe drinking water is provided at bedside.  Bath facilities have rosewood countertops, ornate tile sinks, and hot water.  Rustic elegance!”  Visit their website to see pictures of all casita options. Please request any roommate preference(s) on your registration sheet, as well as any other room requests.  We will do our best to accommodate them. All casitas enjoy the peace and beauty of Yelapa.

 

Excursion (optional & subject to change)

TBD - Based on Mother Nature's agenda and usually entails a boat ride in the Bahia de Banderas. Whale's is at its peak this time of year  along with other ocean life that will be visible while traveling to and from one of the smaller coves in the Bay. The afternoon is spent exploring the area after getting off the boat, relaxing time on a unique beach, and enjoy a local meal.  All excursions include food and swimming.

Deepen Your Practice Private Session* (optional & additional cost)

If you are looking for more personal attention to your yoga practice during the retreat, to talk about alignment or specific modifications/advancing, etc, you can choose to book a private session with Ambika or Sharyn one day during the retreat week. This is an additional cost of $45 US dollars/30 mins and $80/60 mins. You are welcome to pre-book for a session at the time of your final payment for the retreat or, if there are slots available, you can choose to book while we're in Mexico. Both options require cash or Venmo payment to the teacher at time of the session.


Cost = $1650 per person

The cost of the retreat includes:

  • Water taxi to and from Yelapa from Puerto Vallarta

  • 3 meals a day

  • 7 days / 6 nights in a room shared with one other guest

  • 2 yoga classes a day

  • 1 day long excursion

 

Not included in the cost:
  • Round-trip airfare to Puerto Vallarta, MX

  • Transportation and accommodations in Puerto Vallarta

  • 30 or 60 minute Deepen Your Practice session with Ambika

  • Any extra food or beverages

  • Gratuity for hotel & transportation staff

There are 20 total reservations available for this retreat.  A deposit*of $750 is required to reserve your spot. The final amount of $950 is due by 9/1/26 to avoid $200 price increase.

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*Retreat deposits and payments are non-refundable unless YOU are able to find someone to take your place. And all payments are non- transferable to use for future retreats or events. We understand that life is unpredictable and plans may change, however per person cost is based on a guaranteed occupancy amount and we are a micro business.

 

To Attend:

To confirm your attendance at the retreat, you will need to COMPLETE an online registration form and PAY your deposit. Deposit can be paid via check or credit card.

 

 

 

 

For check payment, email Ambika for mailing address.

Schedule

Subject to change.

It is recommended that you arrive at least a day early to enjoy Puerto Vallarta and avoid delays at the airport the day of our departure to Yelapa.  Downtown PV is a great place to stay, offering lovely sites, delicious food, and close to the beach.

 

Saturday, January 23, 2027

1:30 pm     Meet at Los Muertos Pier                          for the water taxi

2pm          Water taxi leaves

3 pm         Settle into your casita                                 at Los Naranjos

5p -6:30p  Welcome Yoga Class

6:30 pm     Dinner

 

Sunday, January 24, 2027

7:30 – 9:15 am     Morning yoga

9:15 – 10:15 am    Breakfast

10:30 - 1:00pm   Privates with Ambika*

1:00 – 2:00 pm   Lunch

5 – 6:30 pm         Evening yoga

6:30 – 7:30 pm    Dinner

 

Monday, January 25, 2027

7:30 – 9:15 am     Morning yoga

9:15 – 10:15 am    Breakfast

10:30 - 1:00pm   Privates with Sharyn*

1:00 – 2:00 pm   Lunch

5 – 6:30 pm         Evening yoga

6:30 – 7:30 pm    Dinner

 

Tuesday, January 26, 2027

7:30 – 9:15 am     Morning yoga

9:15 – 10:15 am    Breakfast

11:00– 5:00 pm   Excursion

6:30 – 7:30 pm    Dinner

 

Wednesday, January 27, 2027

7:30 – 9:15 am     Morning yoga

9:15 – 10:15 am    Breakfast

10:30 - 1:00pm   Privates with Ambika*

1:00 – 2:00 pm   Lunch

5 – 6:30 pm         Evening yoga

6:30 – 7:30 pm    Dinner

Thursday, January 28, 2027

7:30 – 9:15 am     Morning yoga

9:15 – 10:15 am    Breakfast

10:30 - 1:00pm   Privates with Sharyn*

1:00 – 2:00 pm   Lunch

5 – 6:30 pm         Evening yoga

6:30 – 7:30 pm    Dinner

 

Friday, January 29, 2027

7:30 – 8:45 am    Morning yoga

8:45 – 9:45 am    Breakfast

11 am                      Water taxi to PV

12 pm                     Arrive in PV

*Optional; Scheduled one-on-one yoga sessions available with noted teacher for additional cost; $40/per half hour, 75$/per hour, US dollars.
 

Book your flight home for 3:00 pm or later on Friday, January 29th to leave with the group.

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Known for her grounded, insightful, and engaging teaching style, Sharyn is dedicated to helping students and teachers embody yoga as a meaningful and integrated way of life.

More about Sharyn Harley:

Sharyn Harley, E-RYT 500, YACEP is a yoga teacher and teacher trainer whose practice began in 1998. Rooted in Ashtanga-based vinyasa, her approach is informed by decades of study across multiple traditions, including Iyengar, Kriya, and Vipassana meditation.

She began teaching in 2009 after training with Bhavani Maki of Yoga Hanalei, and later completed her 200-hour certification at Yoga Pod Boulder and her 300-hour certification with Gina Caputo’s Colorado School of Yoga. Her teaching blends dynamic vinyasa with alignment-based principles, emphasizing clarity, depth, and yoga as a holistic life practice.

Sharyn is the founder of OmTree Shala in Lawrence, Kansas, established in 2012, and has led its 200-hour teacher training program since 2014. She continues to mentor and train teachers through advanced studies, including the expansion into a 300-hour program.

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